But I suggest you to put your baby seat in the MIDDLE far away from the air bags.. and if your children don't need a baby seat I think they are safe just as long as they are buckled up.. you have to think the other way, what happens if there was an accident on the side of the vehicle (the side of the vehicle are probably the weakest point on a car) if the impact is strong enough, perhaps the air bag will even save your child's life! that what it is designed for.. so disabling it is defeating the safety purpose... Besides the ML is one of the safest SUVs you can ride in.